Sick of long waits to see your GP? Pharmacies can now provide treatment for these things

The expansion of community pharmacy services has come into effect.

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NZ Herald3 Jun, 2026 04:34 AM3 mins to readNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Solar rollout begins at schools, push to eradicate TB-infected possums, and small grocer gaining ground quickly | Wednesday, June 3, 2026New Zealanders can now access a range of medicines and clinical services through pharmacies without a prescription.Health New Zealand has expanded the range of funded medicines that community pharmacies can provide directly, with the new policy coming into effect yesterday.

The initial services and related treatments are planned to

Sick of long waits to see your GP? Pharmacies can now provide treatment for these things

Sick of long waits to see your GP? Pharmacies can now provide treatment for these things

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